3 Reasons to Eat a High Protein Breakfast

3 Reasons to Eat a High Protein Breakfast

We’ve all heard breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but a breakfast of donuts and pastries isn’t helping your body as much as it could. Three reasons on why eating a high protein breakfast like those found in eggs, bacon and steak, will jump start your diet and keep you satisfied and focused all morning long.

1. Avoid the sugar crash

Eating a high-sugar, high-carbohydrate breakfast foods, like bagels, cereal, and toast, can spike your blood sugar, in turn, causing a blood sugar crash. Lower carb, higher protein breakfasts will keep your blood sugar level steady, reducing the chance of unnecessary headaches, drowsiness and mid-morning hunger.

2. Boost Fat Burning

Protein digestion boosts muscle metabolism. Increased muscle metabolism encourages your body to run leaner, meaning your body burns more calories and breaks down fat faster. What’s not to love!

3. Fuller Longer

Protein may help block the number of hunger hormones, such as ghrelin, that reach your brain. Less snacking and over‑eating mean a slimmer, healthier you!

Start your day off with protein and feel the difference.

Additional information:

Typical daily American protein intake falls between 15-18% of total calories, with most of that consumed at dinner. However, research conducted by Doug Paddon at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston says that our bodies can only handle 20-30 grams of protein at once. Therefore, it’s important to spread your protein consumption throughout the day to gain the most fat-burning benefits.

Article Source: HEB